Gilroy, CA vs St. Charles, MO

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Gilroy

60.4

#1936 nationally

vs

St. Charles

76.7

#325 nationally

St. Charles leads in crime level (3.7 vs 12.6). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (101 vs 181). St. Charles leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 34.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gilroy, CA St. Charles, MO
WhereAtHome Score 60.4 (#1936) 76.7 (#325)
Population 58,250 71,800
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,052,956 $350,422
Median Household Income $127,391 $83,589
Average Commute 34.1 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 47 33
Crime Level 12.6 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 181 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+40.0 R+17.0